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What are the various generations of Smart-UPS Products?

Issue:

What are the various generations of single phase Smart-UPS Products?

Product Line:

Smart-UPS

Environment:

All models, All Serial Numbers

Cause:

With over 20 million units sold, many customers have a variety of Smart-UPS products in use. Over the years APC has steadily improved the product line. This document highlights the generations that are likely to still be used in production environments. Please note that this is a high level overview, and not all features are detailed. For more detailed specifications, or to find software and accessory compatibility, please refer to the apc.com product page for your specific UPS.

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Current Products:

These products are currently in production and available for purchase.
We will identify the different generations by their part number prefix.

"SMT" (IE: SMT1000)

High efficiency “green” mode

Next generation Line Interactive Smart-UPS products

750VA - 3kVA

Pure Sinewave

Line Interactive topology

Fully interactive LCD display

Both rackmount and tower versions available

Standard Run battery only

Switched receptacle group

Enhanced battery management

Flash upgrade able firmware

Serial or USB Communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)

Microlink Protocol

Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

"SMX" (IE: SMX1000)

Next generation Line Interactive Smart-UPS products

750VA - 3kVA

Pure Sinewave

Line Interactive topology

Fully interactive LCD display

All units Rack / Tower convertible

All units have the option of intelligent extended run battery packs

High efficiency “green” mode

Switched receptacle groups

Enhanced battery management

Voltage adaptability ( 2kVA & up only )

Higher power factor than comparable "SMT" units

Flash upgrade able firmware

Serial or USB Communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)

Microlink Protocol

Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

"SMC" (IE: SMC1000)

Next generation Entry-Level Line Interactive Smart-UPS products

1kVA - 1.5kVA

Pure Sinewave

Line Interactive topology

Simplified LCD display

Both rackmount and tower versions available

Standard Run battery only

High efficiency “green” mode

Flash upgrade able firmware

USB Communications (Serial Cable available as an option) (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)

No Smart-Slot

Microlink Protocol

Designed for entry level server and Small Office / Home Office applications